The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
Postcards on the floor
But this pen can't write loneliness no more.
Waking up all alone
On the opposite side of the coast.
I'm committed to insecurity and you.
And love is overrated.
It leaves you devastated
Heart ripped in two
Roadside state of mind
Boulevard of broken dreams washed out this
Time after time I was lost and looking
But knew I'd never find
What is mine in a world that's so unkind.
And love is overrated.
It leaves you devastated.
The only things I know are
Road signs and rock songs and lonely hotel rooms.
But still I need you here, what's new?
It's 6am. Las Vegas doesn't look so cool
Once the sun come up.
I draw the blinds and I dream of you.
I'm committed to all these memories of you.
And love is overrated.
It leaves you devastated.
Love is overrated.
But this pen can't write loneliness no more.
Waking up all alone
On the opposite side of the coast.
I'm committed to insecurity and you.
And love is overrated.
It leaves you devastated
Heart ripped in two
Roadside state of mind
Boulevard of broken dreams washed out this
Time after time I was lost and looking
But knew I'd never find
What is mine in a world that's so unkind.
And love is overrated.
It leaves you devastated.
The only things I know are
Road signs and rock songs and lonely hotel rooms.
But still I need you here, what's new?
It's 6am. Las Vegas doesn't look so cool
Once the sun come up.
I draw the blinds and I dream of you.
I'm committed to all these memories of you.
And love is overrated.
It leaves you devastated.
Love is overrated.
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holy crap...this song owns...the lyrics are amazing...especially
this song is sort of a cliche, but the opening verse and rhythm make up for it!!!
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"love is overated, it leaves you devasted..." by far is the line that describes love and loss .... right there... RIGHT THERE... hehe :)
the line "i'm committed to insecurity and you" is one of those lyrics that you can't find words worthy of describing it. it's so simple and yet so emotionally stirring.
This song just plain rules! So does The Ataris!
My favourite Ataris Song.. And actually I first one I heard from them. mmm. I could listen to this song forever.
rock on dudes...thats all that needs to be said
i cant believe how few comments this song has! Such a great one. Its classic, as someone said its so simple but really emotional...its great!
this song is amazing
this song means a hell of a lot to me! it is so great it hits the spot right on the nozzle,sometimes u just want to express how u feel an this song does just that...i can relate to it,bein insecure and committed to someone out of totall insecurity revolvin ur world around someone,sometimes its just not enough though is it.